Supervisor Librarian (Adult Focus)

• Location: Pike Branch

• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Schedule: May vary, but will consist of day, evening, and weekend hours, including some mandatory Sundays

• Starting Hourly Rate: $23.65 per hour

• FLSA Status: Exempt

Submission Deadline: December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Candidates must apply online at https://www.indypl.org/work-at-the-library to be considered.

Position Summary

Under general guidance of a manager, the Supervisor Librarian supervises a team comprised of Pages and/or Public Service Associates and Librarians while exercising professional librarian which includes extensive knowledge of specialized print and electronic resources, knowledge and maintenance of the collection, plans, schedules and implements programming, fosters community partnerships as appropriate to promote and improve library services. The Supervisor Librarian is responsible for conducting interviews, hiring, assignment of work responsibilities, training, and performance management of assigned department staff.

Public Services Associate II (Juvenile Focus)

• Location: Pike Branch
• Hours: Part-Time (24 hours/week)
• Schedule: Varies, but will include day, evenings, and weekend hours, including at least 6 Sundays per year
• Starting Hourly Rate: $18.70
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Submission Deadline: December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.

A successful candidate will…

Associate’s or Library Technical Assistant Degree
• Indiana State Librarian Certificate 5 – Professional Assistant; or working towards certification
• Have one year of experience
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend hours – including at least 6 Sundays per year.
• Be able to navigate basic computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsing.
• Be bilingual (preferred but not required).

The person in this position will ensure that our visitors receive the highest quality patron service and access to an excellent collection. This individual will manage the circulation operations, including supervising the circulation team. The Director of Access and Collection Services will also catalog, process, select adult materials, and assist with administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and be part of an awesome team!

Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from ALA accredited school, LC3 or higher or ability to obtain LC3 certification from Indiana State Library. Professional library experience at the supervisory, management, and/or administrative level.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings and Saturday shifts.

Compensation: $41,600 per year ($20/hr).

Benefits: 80% of health insurance paid by library. Dental and vision insurance. Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), PTO accumulated per pay period. Professional development and skill building opportunities.

To Apply: A completed MPL application, resume and three professional references are required.

For complete details and to apply online, visit https://mooresvillelib.org/apply-for-a-job-at-mpl/

Or send cover letter, resume, reference and a completed job application to sandrao@mooresvillepublic.lib.in.us

Or mail to: Sandra Osborn, Mooresville Public Library, 220 West Harrison Street, Mooresville, IN 46158

Complete an application and apply online at https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=65805 by November 29.

The Department is seeking an FFTL Librarian II Family Literacy Consultant to coordinate family literacy programs and partnerships.

Job duties include:

1. Responsible for family literacy related grant projects working with the Office of Adult Education and other partners.
2. Assist in recruitment of participants and marketing of the program.
3. Provides guidance to applicants during and throughout the grant process.
4. Monitors end results and reports outcomes to all agencies.
5. Provides consultative services for new literacy related tools and resources to public library staff, trustees, regional and statewide consultants, and professional organizations.
6. Helps promote these resources to all libraries.
7. Assists library staff with marketing strategies to community members.
8. Works cooperatively with literacy related organizations and partners including contacts from other cabinets, libraries, and education.
9. Facilitates training with other consultants and specialists that have a literacy focus.
10. Assists with KDLA special projects such as Spring into Reading, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and special events that highlight literacy related programs for youth, families, and adults.
11. Represents the agency at events and conferences.
12. Creates related materials such as newsletters, bookmarks, articles, and social media promotion of the programs.
13. Attends partnership meetings and public events to build relationships and to encourage the sharing of information.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Dates: May 28 – 30, 2025

Place: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, New York

The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, co-sponsored by SUNY-Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, examines the impact of baseball on American culture from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Proposals for papers are invited from all disciplines and on all topics. Papers on baseball as baseball on the field are not encouraged. Submission is by abstract (be sure to include complete contact information). Abstracts should be narrative, limited to one type-written page. All presentations should be designed to fit into a 20-minute panel segment. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2024.

Please use the attached form to submit your proposal.

A separate Call for Proposals announcement is also attached. Please do not hesitate to share this with anyone who may be interested in our program.

More information on the Symposium can be found at this website: https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/education/symposium

Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to your proposals.

Proposals can be sent via mail or email to this address:

Cassidy Lent

Director, Library

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

25 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326

607-547-0330

clent@baseballhall.org

2025 Cooperstown Symposium – Call for Proposals Form2025 Cooperstown Symposium – Call For Proposals Announcement

February 13-14, 2025

Virtual Conference

Register today: go.wisc.edu/w2uvnu

Join youth services managers and staff for two days of virtual learning. Sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, best practices for serving your community, and how to best support your team.

This year’s keynote speaker, Kyle Lukoff, is the author of several books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country.

In addition to Kyle’s keynote, the upcoming Power Up conference will offer a diverse array of insightful sessions, including:

• Data-driven to distraction: Reconsidering the role of vulnerability in a healthy library workplace
• Leading Staff Through Change to Elevate Youth Services
• The Right to Inclusion: How Libraries can Extend Privileges to the Underserved

Key links:

• For more information about Power Up 2025, visit its website.
• View the conference schedule.
• View details about sliding-scale registration costs.

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Questions? Email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu